Oakleigh East
VIC 3166 • Greater Melbourne
About Oakleigh East
Oakleigh East is a compact inner-south-eastern suburb of Melbourne situated within the City of Monash, approximately 15 kilometres from the CBD. With a population of 6,804 and a median age of 35, the suburb is among the younger and more diverse communities in the Oakleigh area, reflecting a multicultural makeup that includes significant Chinese, Greek, and Italian communities. The median household income of around $1,951 per week indicates a solidly middle-income suburb with a mix of long-established residents and newer arrivals.
Oakleigh East is adjacent to the bustling Oakleigh shopping precinct, which is renowned for its Greek and Mediterranean cafés, restaurants, and food stores along Eaton Mall and Portman Street. The suburb is well served by public transport, including nearby Oakleigh station on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines, and benefits from proximity to Monash University's Clayton campus. A blend of post-war housing, townhouses, and newer developments gives the area a varied streetscape, and its multicultural community creates a vibrant, welcoming neighbourhood feel.
Oakleigh East falls under postcode 3166 and is governed by Monash Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Brine Street
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State Street
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43 Ferntree Gully Road
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77 Willesden Road
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Logie Street (Cnr Warrigal Rd)
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76 Warrigal Road
Housing 2021 Census
10 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 468
- 2. India 468
- 3. Greece 372
- 4. Italy 234
- 5. Sri Lanka 184
- 6. Malaysia 141
- 7. Vietnam 97
- 8. Philippines 90
- 9. South Korea 83
- 10. Indonesia 80
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)